Dedham Heath
Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.944, 1.001 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 06 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Dedham Heath is a small rural settlement on the eastern fringe of the Colchester district in Essex, England. It lies close to the willow-lined banks of the River Stour and the patchwork of meadows that make up the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the landscape famously painted by John Constable.
Historically heathland and agricultural in character, the area remains quietly rural with a mix of farms, cottages and a small residential community; tourism linked to “Constable Country”, walking and birdlife supplements the local economy, while many residents commute to nearby centres such as Colchester and Ipswich. It’s valued for its scenic views, peaceful character and proximity to the attractive village of Dedham and the riverside town of Manningtree.
Postcode districts covering Dedham Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Colchester 6 miles9.6 km
- Braintree 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 11.8 miles19 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Felixstowe 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Witham 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Sudbury 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Maldon 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Stowmarket 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Harwich 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 13 miles20.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Foxash Estate Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Dedham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Lamb Corner Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Ardleigh & Little Bromley Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Lawford Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ardleigh Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Stratford St. Mary Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- East Bergholt Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Langham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bromley Cross Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Little Bromley Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Dedham Heath
CO7 6BW, CO7 6BU, CO7 6BS, CO7 6ET, CO7 6EX, CO7 6BT, CO7 6EU, CO7 6BQ, CO7 6ES … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.9 miles46.4 km
- Stansted Airport 32.9 miles52.9 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Mistley Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Colchester Bus Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Dedham Heath Ad
- The Lion 5 2 miles3.2 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 1.3 miles2 km
- Milsoms 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 5 miles8 km
- Greyfriars 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Marquis 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
Local points of interest
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- University of Essex University 5 miles8.1 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Portman Road Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Suffolk College University 10.3 miles16.6 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.7 miles17.3 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 13 miles20.9 km